Samuel Yellin (American, b. Ukraine, 1884-1940) "Sketch in Iron", a Door Handle Study for a Gate at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1936

Wrought iron
Stamped signature: "YELLIN"
Mounted on later, painted wood board

H: 11 1/2, W: 9 1/2, D: 3 3/4 in. (iron only), H: 16, W: 12, D: 7 in. (overall, including board)

Note

The present lot is a door handle study for a gate completed by the artist for The University of Pittsburgh, circa 1936. A period photograph of the gate, shows door handles of related design (slightly modified in production for the gates).

We are grateful to Clare Yellin for her review and assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.

Exhibited

Samuel Yellin, Metalworker, Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 25-May 27, 1983; Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, New York, January 20-February 19, 1984; Oglebay Institute Mansion Museum, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 6-June 1, 1984; The Hyde Collection, Glens Fails, New York, July 19-September 2, 1984; Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island, September 20-October 21, 1984; Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute, Utica, New York, November 9-December 1984.

Provenance

Property from the Personal Collection of Samuel Yellin